CHRISTINA WOODS
Cobourg,ON Canada
Summary
Analytical aptitude for Buying and Materials Management. Results oriented with breadth of product knowledge. Determined to problem-solve transparently for effective resolution. Critical thinking ensuring cooperative communications producing desired results and customer satisfaction.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer, MRO Indirect Materials
RS Integrated Supply
11.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: A Storeroom solutions provider on-site at clients’ manufacturing facilities supporting the MRO Department in materials management, service provision and repair services
- Remote – MRO site inventory replenishment
- Using client SAP along with Synovos SYNC database system for all purchase access through a multi-national supply chain
- Material Coordination, MRP determinations and continuous improvement through dual database management of inventory, requisitions, material development and invoicing
- Complete support for all Materials Management requirements in the MRO group at a busy production plant in the petro-chemicals industry
- Safety is #1 at the clients’ sites as well as full compliance and administration of the Synovos Safety Initiatives remotely
- Reporting to the Synovos Program Manager located in the US and dotted line report on-site to the MRO Manager
- Physical inventory responsibilities when on site
- Active in daily scheduled meetings and contributing to KPI for specific contract requirements
- Purchases per site of on average of 3 Million dollars
- Train new employees on system, standard operating procedures and site specific requirements
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement objectives
- A Storeroom solutions provider on-site at clients’ manufacturing facilities supporting the MRO Department in materials management, service provision and repair services
Customer Service & Inside Utility Sales
Anixter Canada
Colborne, CANADA
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Attending to daily order processing in a supporting role to the Inside Sales Manager and the Outside Sales Representative with a client base located across Ontario 45M+ annual sales
- Training a second inside service rep and developing processes together
- EDI, SAP, SX.e, MS Office, Outlook and various supplier website portals and credit card processing
- Timely response to daily expedites, account resolutions in a demanding role both by the customer and the expectations of the VP Sales, Outside Sales and Inside management leaders
- Revolving annual contract management through reviews, pricing, specifics to approved vendors and record management within a client and vendor time frame
- Expediting, purchasing, AR balancing as required and meeting weekly client reporting deadlines
- Some travel, client face-to-face meetings and continued service level improvement to meet and exceed targets and goals
- Technical service, database management and field support on the account for wire, cable, pole line hardware materials, service and manufacturing support from North American sources
Buyer, HV Electric, Distribution
Anixter Canada
Colborne, CANADA
05.2007 - 07.2016
- Part of a team of 7 with an account responsibility of 12M+ in purchases annually as well as expediting, inventory analysis, account reconciliation and resolution
- Support the vendor and the customer service, inside sales roles to fulfill requirements such as pricing, delivery and contract negotiations
- Developed industry knowledge, professional relationships and aptitude for distribution of medium and high voltage products for the utility industry across Canada
- Searched for materials, suppliers and solutions to support demand and customer requirements
- Supported internal mandate of accuracy, complete and in whole documentation through ISO process and controls
- Accessible to materials management & logistics to assist, resolve and expedite
- Physical Inventory data entry annually
- Daily purchasing within a distribution model using SX.e, supplier portals using SAP and MS Office and Outlook
Small Business Design & Build
Northumberland Futures Development
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Designed and built a home based internet business and weekend shows & direct sales
- Created and executed a business plan within the framework of the government program
- Completed the program in April 2006, launched the business with B2B networking
- Designed & sourced products for resale
- Created all promotional advertising, electronic and print through MS Paint, MS Office Suite
Purchasing Manager
VALSPAR CANADA INC.
West Hill, CANADA
01.1999 - 05.2003
- Chemical and additives buyer and inventory control for food can lining and paint production.
Senior Buyer
BELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Toronto, CANADA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- SAP integration and roll out for Procurement systems analysis and design.
Buyer & Materials Management
ANTRUM INTERFACE
Pickering, CANADA
01.1994 - 01.1997
- MRP for electrical and electronic components.
- Construction site supervision of remodel to new location, town by-laws and building inspections reports.
Junior Buyer
MULTILIN INC.
Markham, CANADA
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Lean 6 Six Sigma production of motor protection relays.
- MRP and Just-In-Time, FIFO, Kanban and materials management, inventory control.
Purchasing & Production
SHULTON CANADA INC
Richmond Hill, CANADA
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Began out of college as AR Clerk. Moved into Logistics before the company was sold.
- Won Award of Merit; A Job Well Done review.
Purchasing, Summer Student Intern
General Motors of Canada
Oshawa, Ontario
05.1989 - 09.1989
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
- Evaluated as Superior in every performance category. Supporting documentation available on request.
Education
Certificate in Purchasing - Purchasing Management
PMAC - Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Toronto, ON01.2009
Website Development and Design - Beginner
Fleming College
Cobourg, ON, Canada01.2009
APICS - Inventory Control and Management Courses -
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON, Canada01.1994
General Business - Data Processing
Durham College
Oshawa, ON, Canada01.1989
Grade 12 Graduate -
Port Perry High School
01.1987
Skills
Strong analytical buyer with strategic sourcing mindset
Interface experience: SAP/EAMs/Ariba through EDI
- Demand forecasting
- Purchase order management
- Continuous process improvements, procedures, planning
- Technical Purchasing for Engineering and Manufacturing Database maintenance & support
- Purchasing expertise, Cost and Pricing analysis
- Materials Management design and build for Sympatico, Bell Global Networks
Community volunteer
Created a business system for a privately owned mobility van service, dispatch and administration , 11/01/22 - 1/16/2024. Customer service, call intake, quotes for travel requirements, transaction registry development, training. Website, printed artwork design. Establishing format for both clients best service and communication with drivers on a shared platform.
In Summary
To be flexible in making a difference happen; an improvement; in learning and listening; to share with others and help remove barriers or obstacles with empathy and positivity. I am a fixer, a detail-oriented process re-definer and truly enjoy making life work better.
Timeline
Buyer, MRO Indirect Materials
RS Integrated Supply
11.2021 - Current
Customer Service & Inside Utility Sales
Anixter Canada
07.2016 - 08.2018
Buyer, HV Electric, Distribution
Anixter Canada
05.2007 - 07.2016
Small Business Design & Build
Northumberland Futures Development
02.2006 - 05.2007
Purchasing Manager
VALSPAR CANADA INC.
01.1999 - 05.2003
Senior Buyer
BELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
01.1997 - 01.1999
Buyer & Materials Management
ANTRUM INTERFACE
01.1994 - 01.1997
Junior Buyer
MULTILIN INC.
01.1992 - 01.1994
Purchasing & Production
SHULTON CANADA INC
01.1990 - 01.1992
Purchasing, Summer Student Intern
General Motors of Canada
05.1989 - 09.1989
Certificate in Purchasing - Purchasing Management
PMAC - Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Website Development and Design - Beginner
Fleming College
APICS - Inventory Control and Management Courses -
Centennial College
General Business - Data Processing
Durham College
Grade 12 Graduate -
Port Perry High School
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